December weather forecast
Nashville, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nashville, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C) in November to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). An average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Nashville is 77%.

Rainfall

In Nashville, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Nashville, there are 5 snowfall days, and 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Nashville are 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nashville?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Nashville, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows in Nashville. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Nashville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nashville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Nashville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nashville, NC

Average temperature in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Nashville, NC

Average pressure in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nashville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Nashville, NC

Average humidity in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Nashville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Nashville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nashville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nashville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nashville, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nashville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Nashville, NC

Average UV index in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Nashville, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Nashville, NC

Average visibility in December - Nashville, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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